where to apply for a court appointed attorney in warren county, ny

Applicant must be present to be interviewed and provide identification. The office is located at the Warren County Municipal Center. Pull into the complex and turn left, drive past the County Court and Family Court parking areas, looking for the sign on your right that says Assigned Counsel Parking Lot #8.

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What to do if you can't afford counsel?

If you can not afford counsel for your civil case, you may qualify to be represented by an attorney from the Legal Aide Society. You must contact the legal aide office in your county for further information.

What can an attorney do for you?

These include: Negotiate your criminal or traffic case with the Prosecutor. Contest your case on a technical or administrative basis, according to the law.

How are appeals assigned?

Appeals are assigned by order of the Appellate Division, First Department. Other Assignment Issues. Length of Assignment. An attorney assigned to represent a client shall continue to represent that client until the case concludes, unless relieved by the court or the Administrator’s office.

What is the Assigned Counsel Plan?

Pursuant to Article 18B of the County Law, the Assigned Counsel Plan has been providing quality legal services to indigent persons within the Bronx and New York County Criminal Courts since 1966. The Plan provides compensation to private attorneys for representing indigent clients charged with criminal offenses.

How much does an attorney get paid per hour?

Attorneys are compensated at a rate of $60 per hour for misdemeanor matters and $75 per hour for felony matters. The Plan provides legal assistance for trial court matters as well as appellate matters.

Can you accept fees paid by a client?

You may not solicit or accept any fees paid by or on behalf of a client on account of your representation on an assigned case, either during or after the case has concluded. If during your representation information comes to your attention that the client or someone on his behalf is able to pay for all or part of the legal costs, you must inform the court. It is the court's responsibility to decide whether the client is entitled to further Panel representation. In no event may you be relieved as counsel and then accept a private retainer for the client.

What is the role of an expert in the Assigned Counsel Plan?

The Expert Roster of the Assigned Counsel Plan of the City of New York consists of experts who provide auxiliary services to individuals charged with crimes who are financially unable to pay for these services.